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Tired of the same old pre-workout snack? If your answer is yes, you’re in luck! These little balls of goodness are packed with all natural ingredients, are easy to make, and contain the ideal blend of protein and carbs you’ll need before an intense workout. Make these ahead of time and carry them with you when hunger strikes.

1. Add dates, walnuts, and macadamia nuts to a food processor and blend.2. Once blended, add coconut oil and protein powder. Blend again.3. Allow it to set in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.4. Once the batter is at a consistency to be made into balls, mix in the blueberries and shredded coconut and form into balls.

Nothing spruces up a recipe better than the flavor of pumpkin. Did you know that pumpkin puree is low in calories and fat, not to mention it also contains vitamins and antioxidants? You will be in heaven with this recipe for Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes. They are full of great flavor, and super moist. Top these cakes with your favorite hot maple syrup, pecans, or a dollop of butter.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup all-purpose gluten-free baking flour

1 cup almond milk

1 egg

¾ cup pureed pumpkin

¼ cup buckwheat flour

2 Tbsp butter, melted

1 Tbsp sugar

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together the egg, sugar and vanilla until foamy. Add melted butter and pureed pumpkin and combine well.

4. Heat a frying pan and use a 1/3 measuring cup to pour the batter on the heated frying pan. Once the top of the pancake starts to bubble, flip the pancake and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Watch carefully.